Here are some meal plan suggestions that work for the 24 Day Challenge:
Lunch
- Tuna with canola mayo, carrots, celery, cucumbers
- Grilled chicken with steamed veggies and hummus
- Grilled chicken salad with zero calorie dressing
- Grilled fish and steamed veggies
- Egg salad with mustard and a tiny amount of canola mayo on top of mixed greens
- Leftovers from dinner 🙂
Dinner
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- Our favorite Easy Summer Meal
- Advocare friendly Caesar Salad
- Grilled chicken with steamed broccoli and cauliflower, roasted delicata squash*
- Grilled salmon with sauteed brussel sprouts* and steamed asparagus
- Baked tilapia* with steamed veggies and half cup roasted butternut squash* or half sweet potato (plain)
- Spicy Ginger Chicken* and Snow Peas
- Brian’s Shrimp Masterpiece*
- Jennie O Applewood smoked turkey breast, steamed veggies and small salad
- Buffalo Wing Turkey Burgers* with veggies*
What are your favorite 24 Day Challenge Meals?
* see recipe
how about baked potato during cleanse
@ Deb,
Half a sweet potato is okay.
Thank You, also as far as eating out is concerned I believe I found a great salad that goes well with the plan. It is at panera bread and it is called the Strawberry and Poppyseed Grilled chicken salad. It has grilled chicken on romaine with blueberrys, strawberries, mandarin oranges, pineapple and pecans. Total calories is 340 including the fat free poppyseed dressing which has a sodium of 110 grams while the chicken has 210 grams. Just making sure this was a safe choice and if so i would highly reccomend it to anyone on the plan.
@ Joe,
When looking up the nutritional content, we offer the following suggestion. Eliminate the mandarin oranges (high in sugar) and pecans (really high in fat), and ask for more lettuce!
I am on day one of the challenge and my urine output has dramatically increased. I normally drink 1.5-2 liters of water a day which I did today as well but I am voiding a lot more than normal. Is this my body’s way of getting rid of the toxins and water weight?
@ Danielle,
Your body is adjusting to the change in eating.
I have two questions 1. Do you have to have the catalyst I did not get any? 2 my guidelines they gave me tells me to drink fiber wait thirty min an drink meal replacement shake first 10 days are these right?? Thanks
@ Kay,
Our team does not use the meal replacement shakes until after the cleanse. Catalyst is a great addition. You need to order in addition to the 24 Day Challenge.
Thank you, that was very helpful. I am new to the whole diet thing so I was curious what exactly whole eggs meant. I assume it would not be ok to scramble them? I was just looking for some variety since I am not much on Tuna and I have been consistently rotating between boneless skinless chicken and salmon.
@ Joe,
Look at these other suggestions. You can scramble, but no butter or milk added. Hard boiled is best.
Im on day 8 of the cleanse. Been followings the program exactly and have some good resultsso far. However, I woke up this morning to take the pre breakfast supplements and I have 3 herbal cleanse packs left. Not probiotics. Appears my box was not packed right. Should I just skip the probiotics in the morning and take the extra cleanes at night? Or skip both? Thanks for any input
@ Matt,
Just continue on. If you have extras, don’t add them in.
Can you take catalyst during the 10 day cleanse?
@ All,
Catalyst can be taken during the cleanse and beyond.
Can I use crystal light in my water during the 10 day cleanse?
@ Cassie,
Use the Spark.
I am on day 5 of the 24 day challenge and am doing everything right. I was just curious about once my cleanse is done what types of limitations I would have for meals on days 10-24. I have read the instructions but i was confused on whole eggs as well as a sub for lunch. Would that mean that a subway turkey with no cheese on wheat bread would be accpetable. I know it said must be low carb I just want to make sure I get the most out of these 24 days. Also I know you can add LEAN red meat after the cleanse so I was curious if just a burger patty no bun with mustard would be acceptable with steamed veggies.
@ Joe,
Best to do at Subway would be to get as a salad. You could have 1 piece of wheat bread as long as you are losing okay. The turkey they use as with any deli meats is pretty high in sodium, so I wouldn’t make it a regular habit. Whole eggs are fine. If the burger is very lean, could do, but limited times.
Today is the last of the 24 day challenge for me. I really think I got a lot out of it. One trick that I would do early on was to put a Macintosh apple in the oven as I was eating dinner. I would put cinnamon on it and eat it for dessert. If that tip is within the cleanse/max phase please pass it along.
@ Patrick,
Great tip. Thanks for sharing. Glad you had good success.
I’m on the 10 day cleanse. Is drinking unsweetened iced green tea okay?
@ Lauren,
Drink Spark and water for best results. Avoid caffeinated drinks like green tea and coffee.
I’m on the 1st day and following the eating plan. I usually workout in the morning before work. Was wondering when I should take the fiber drink, etc? Before my workout or after
@ Matt,
Take the drink first thing (you will read elsewhere on our site that we suggest “chugging it”. 🙂 )
Is it normal to feel sick when you first start the cleanse?
@Amber,
Not at all. Are you following these instructions? Are you drinking alot of water?
I am new to this diet. I am on day 4 and just feel like I am doing something wrong. I have followed everything step by step off the paper work that the person I bought it from gave me. How soon should I be seeing some type of results? I just don’t want to feel like I have wasted my money. SOME ONE PLEASE HELP ME!!!
@ Jana,
Pls review these instructions. If you are following these, please feel free to email us and tell us what you are eating, drinking and taking through the contact us link so we can review.
what about the blt cobb salad, it has 14 carbs and 6 grams of sugar?
@ Jodye,
Pls review the instructions. The salad has 660 calories of which 420 calories are fat!!!! Also lots of no nos.
Hi, I started my cleanse and I’m on day 7, first off we were told it was ok to do the cleanse without the catalyst. I was also told the meal replacement drinks were ok to take to replace a meal, Is that ok? Are mushrooms, avocados, rice cakes, pears and almond butter ok to eat? I’ve been doing balsamic vinaigrette which i read is wrong to eat so i will stop right now! Its the lightest dressing i could find and im already dying without my ranch lol. where do they sell WF dressings at?
@ Crystal,
You can get Walden Farms Ranch and other flavors here if you cant find in your local grocery store. Our group eliminates dairy on the cleanse – we use meal replacement shakes on Phase 2 (the 14 days after the cleanse) and beyond. Mushrooms are fine. Small amount of avocado okay. You can use rice cakes with natural peanut butter with no sugar added as a snack if you are losing okay. It can create a stall for some people. Pears are okay, but also use other fruit like berries, melon, apples.
I just started Day 1 of the challenge and have been getting mixed input. I have lots of questions and any input is appreciated! 1) Meal replacement shakes: I was told I can have during the cleanse as I have a limited amount of time in the morning for breakfast but after reading posts not such a good idea? 2) Almond milk: Is this ok to drink or use after Day 11? 3) Fiber Drink: I had such a difficult time drinking the fiber drink. (To the point I got sick) Someone had told me that they mix it with something and make it so that it is thicker and can be eaten? (Almost like oatmeal?) Would this be an option?
@ Jenn,
The FAQs will help you!
I mixed the fiber with about 6 ounces of hot water giving a “cream of wheat” or oatmeal texture and actually enjoy it now. Then I drink 2 large glasses of water after.
With the fiber drink make sure the water is super cold. This well help with the thickness. Also as soon as you’re done mixing/stiring the fiber drink, chug it. Don’t let it sit.
Can we have the meal replacement bars during the 10 day cleanse?
@ J,
No meal replacement bars during the cleanse. For best results wait until after the 24 Days.
Is steak ok to eat as a lean protein for dinner? I’m on the Cleanse right now.
@ KJ,
No beef on the cleanse.
Are pinto and kidney beans okay? What if you go over your portion size a little but that are items that you can eat?
@ Tammi,
A small portion of those beans (NOT FRIED) is fine as your complex carb. IF you mean that you want to eat extra veggies, that is fine. 🙂
I am on day 3 of the 10 day cleanse and I have gained a pound and feel bloated and fatigued. I’m following the plan so not sure what I’m doing wrong. Has this happened to anyone else and if so, did it eventually get better?
@ Michelle,
Be sure that you are following these instructions, and also look at this post.
I did the 24 day cleanse in March and would like to do the 10 day challenge as i can feel i need it. Wondering if it will hurt to do it like a week early?
@ Kim,
You should be fine.
I love to blend shaklee soy energizing shake protien powder into a big green smoothie. The smoothie has spinach, one banana, one cup of berries, and almond milk. Would this be ok on this challange? Is almond milk considered dairy?
@ Shannon,
Stick with the recommended foods and these instructions.
I did the 24 day challange about three months ago and then went on to do the MNSC with the thermoplus, catalyst, spark and so forth. I never lost weight but I dropped a few inches (not enough to say hooray to though). I did not do right during the challange as I later learned so I am started over from scratch. Any advice on breakfast? I am a diabetic so trying to figure how to do right on the challange with eating the correct things but breakfast is where I have challanges?
@ Jamie,
Best breakfast is hard boiled eggs with fruit. Raspberries and blackberries are great for high fiber.
What can i eat with the Tuna instead of bread?
@ D,
You can have salad or veggies with your tuna.
I am on day 5 of my cleanse and was told I could eat wheat bread now I know I can’t is this going to undo everything I’ve work at this far?
@ Kris,
Just try to eat clean from here on out. 🙂
Hello, im doing the 10 day cleanse. Is plain popcorn and crab legs ok?
@ Lisa,
For best results, skip the popcorn. You can have a small portion of crab legs with no butter. Be sure they did not cook them in butter if in a restaurant. Then stick to leaner protein for other meals.
On day 4 of cleanse and am in need of something sweet! Besides natural pb and apples! Any ideas???
@ Nicole,
Melon and berries are good. Freeze some very ripe bananas. Stick to half a banana unless you are losing quickly. Eat protein with your fruit (hard boiled egg, slice of turkey, etc.)
Can you eat sweet potatoes during the cleanse? Also can you have sugar free instant oatmeal for Bfast?
@ Tanya,
1/2 sweet potato as long as you are losing. Same with the oatmeal, only use plain oatmeal that doesn’t have a lot of additives and artificial sweeteners.
I ate a salad at Subway with the chicken teriaki and used the sweet onion sauce is this ok?
I am on the 10 day cleanse
@Vitobar,
Well, if you already ate it, not much you can do. 🙂 Definitely wouldn’t repeat since not on plan. During the cleanse we eliminate sugar and this salad has 16 grams of sugar!
Is it ok to eat boiled Crawfish?
@ Monica,
If boiled plain, but not if in butter, etc.
How about if its boiled in just the seasonings. Like the crawfish boil season.
@ Monica,
I would stay away from it unless you know the ingredients. Could be very high in sodium and also contain sugar.
I have thyroid condition (Hypothyroidism) and want to know if Advocare is safe when taking synthroid. I would love to do 24 day challenge.
@ Lola,
You should always check with your doctor, but I know many who get great results with your condition, including myself. 🙂 Feel free to use the contact us form if you want to discuss further.
What salad dressings do you suggest?
@ Heather,
The FAQs can help.
Walden Farms has a good selection of dressings and all are zero calories, plus they have zero cal BBQ sauce!
@Cward,
We have been recommending WF for years. Did yo know you can get it in packets so you can take to a restaurant?
Is it ok to eat turkey breast?
@Tiffany,
Turkey breast is great.
whats a good snack food to tie you over till bedtime?
@ Jeremy,
A 100 calorie bag of raw almonds or a hard boiled egg or small amount of protein (slice of grilled chicken for example)if needed.
I am curious about Audrey’s question too, from 29 April…Thank you!
Is shrimp ok? Not fried of course. What about coctail sauce?
@ Kim,
The shrimp is okay, but wouldn’t do too often for best results. No cocktail sauce. Lots of sugar and sodium.
We have just started the 24 day cleanse. Is plain popcorn allowed? Is the no fat butter spray allowed on veggies and popcorn?
@ Audrey,
For best results, wait until after the 24 Days so you can see how you are doing on your loss.
I am a vegetarian and am beginning the 24 Day Cleanse on Tuesday. I am worried about getting enough protein since I do not eat eggs, fish, or chicken. I know that once day 11 comes I can supplement the meal replacement items, but what should I do until then to get protein beyond the nuts as snacks? Thanks!
Lori,
We just updated our FAQs to include a question about vegetarian options.
I don’t care for cooked vegetables. Can I have raw vegetables or salad with dinner?
@ Len,
That is fine.